Trap: meaning, definitions and examples
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trap
[ trรฆp ]
in a physical sense
A device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They set up a trap to catch the mice in the house.
- The hunter laid out traps in the forest to catch wild animals.
in a metaphorical sense
A situation in which someone is tricked or deceived.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She fell into the trap of believing everything she heard.
- Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others.
Translations
Translations of the word "trap" in other languages:
๐ต๐น armadilha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Falle
๐ฎ๐ฉ jebakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ puลapka
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝ
๐ซ๐ท piรจge
๐ช๐ธ trampa
๐น๐ท tuzak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ซ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ past
๐ธ๐ฐ pasca
๐จ๐ณ ้ท้ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ past
๐ฎ๐ธ gildra
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐาะฟะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ trampa
Etymology
The word 'trap' originated in the late Middle English period, coming from the Old French word 'trappe'. Originally used to describe a device for catching animals, the metaphorical sense of being tricked or deceived emerged later. The verb form of 'trap' developed from the noun, reflecting the idea of ensnaring or deceiving someone. Over time, 'trap' has become a versatile word used in both literal and figurative contexts.
See also: entrap, entrapment, trapped, trappers, trapping.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,179 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 5180 incorporate
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- 5182 chicken
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